All Things Pumpkin

While I rarely write to a non-wedding topic, these pumpkin recipes have been at the forefront of my little fall brain! I absolutely love pumpkin. Whether it's my cinnamon pumpkin candle, pumpkins on the front porch or the delicious pumpkin dip (see following recipe) I make during the holidays, I simply love all things pumpkin. For today, Monday (a rough day of the week for many), I hope you enjoy these pumpkin treats!

Pumpkin Dip 

(I don't know where I got the recipe, but I've tweaked it over the years. Variations are all over the place: Cooks.com, All Recipes, etc.)

4 oz cream cheese, softened

5 oz vanilla pudding (1 box)

15 oz canned pumpkin

1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

16 oz cool whip, softened

Mix all ingredients and serve with gingersnaps, apples and pretzels. I also think it's good schmeared on a sugar cookie!

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls from Multiply Delicious

Spicy Roasted Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds from Joy the Baker

Black Bottomed Mini Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites from Picky Palette

Burnt Butter Pumpkin Pound Cakes from Sweet Designs - Amy Atlas
(I know! These don't actually have pumpkin in them, but they were too cute to not include.)

Roasted Pumpkin Butternut Squash Soup from Good Things Catered

Pumpkin Bread Pudding from Smitten Kitchen

Happy Fall Planning!


Stephanie

Officially Fall!

Fall is here, whether or not the weather feels like it! It may be in the 80's this week in Oklahoma, but I'm so ready for cooler weather. With cooler weather, I think of fall weddings. Sigh. September, October and November are hands down my favorite months for weddings! I did a post a couple weeks ago showing early fall bouquets. This wheat bouquet inspired me to do a little research on hay and wheat for fall weddings! Here's what I found...

Source

Style Me Pretty

Style Me Pretty

Wedding Bee

Wedding Bee

100 Layer Cake

Project Wedding

Wedding Chicks

Kabloom Studios

Happy Planning!

Stephanie

Early Fall Bouquets

A little fall eye candy for your Monday morning!

SMP ~ Boutwell Studios

The Knot

100 Layer Cake

Etsy: The Ritzy Rose

SMP ~ Aaron Delesie Photographer

SMP ~ Chelsea Nicole Photography

Happy Planning!

Stephanie

Fall Venues, Part 2: Tents

This post is just barely squeaking by to count for Tuesday. I got a last minute ticket to the Britney concert (A lil' shameful? I know!), and headed out with friends. Don't forget to check back for the winner of the stationery giveaway tomorrow morning!

A lit up tent for an October reception evokes a rather enchanted feeling. It also opens up your location options. A large plot of land is really your only requirement! There is an excellent article from WedPix Magazine that dishes on using tents for your reception location. In the article, Michael Rooney from the Wedding Photojournalist Association (note: wpja.com -my favorite way to search for a photographer) really focuses on how creative you can be when using a tent.

Check out these pictures below for great creative inspiration:

At the Brock House Restaurant in Vancouver, they set up this gorgeous tent for receptions just outside the restaurant.

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A tent among the trees.

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This colorful tent from a wedding photographed by Jenna Walker Photography has so much life.

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Here's another incredible outdoor wedding followed by a tent reception. Also shot by Jenna Walker Photography. Without a doubt, this Style Me Pretty feature is bursting with rustic creativity.

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If you're opting for the plot of land, you'd better be sure you have 'facilities' for your guests. Yes, I'm talking about portable restrooms. Why ignore the obvious! Here are a few links to peruse:

Dressing Up Portable Toilets
Event Restrooms
Pretty Pottys

Stephanie

Fall Venues, Part 1: Vineyards

During the early fall I think of fabulous outdoor weddings. Over the next week, I will feature a venue idea each day.

Today's Fall Venue is the Vineyard. Stretching from Martha's Vineyard from the east to Beaulieu Vineyards on the west coast, there are many options across the US. A particularly inspiring vineyard wedding is one photographed by W. Scott Chester Photography of Atlanta, Georgia, at the Wolf Mountain Vineyards in Northern Georgia.

(Photo Credit: W. Scott Chester Photography)

Check out these other exceptional vineyards:
California -Story Knoll Vineyards
Georgia -Wolf Mountain Vineyards
Oklahoma -Tres Suenos
Texas -The Vineyard at Florence
Washington - DeLILLE CELLARS

(Photo Credit: W. Scott Chester Photography)

Here are some other helpful links when looking for the perfect vineyard:
Texas Hill Country Wine
Wedding Compass: Vineyards and Wineries
Winery Wedding Guide

(Photo Credit: W. Scott Chester Photography)

Happy planning,

Stephanie

Fall Fabulous Inspiration Board

I've been working on a very last minute wedding this week. It's crazy stressful to fine tune all the details in such a short amount of time! Before I head off to help another happy couple make it down the aisle, here's what I've been working on.

Billy Reid makes my heart swoon and I adore the Fall 2009 preview, the stores, the style. And I decided to use an adorable couple from the preview as a starting point for a fall inspiration board. I've never done one of these for the blog before, so here it goes...

Sources 1. Dress: Lela Rose Fall 2009. 2. Invitation: Katia, by Betsy White. 3. Honey Jar Favor: Southern Weddings Magazine. 4. Fern Franz Boutonnieres: Southern Weddings Magazine. 5. Inspiration Room: Hugh Burden. 6. Inspiration Couple: Billy Reid. 7. Bouquets: Southern Weddings Magazine. 8. Warm Olive Bridesmaid Dress: Amanda Archer Collection (Etsy). 9. Burlap Demijohns: Ballard Designs. 10. Inspiration Couple (2): Billy Reid. 11.Reception: Southern Weddings Magazine. 12. Cake: InStyle Weddings.

Stephanie